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Another option is to get the scope you want, and just not set it down. Engraving won't stop some dirtbag from taking your scope if they want it. that's how I lost my Mater Cardiology last year. Best advice you'll hear about a stethoscope is, If you don't want to lose it, don't let it out of your sight

I am new to the forum, but have noticed there is interest but little information about these stethoscopes. Lat year I needed to replace the Littmann Master Cardiology I got as my graduation present. Unfortunately for me it was stolen by an unscrupulous dirtbag. before anyone says I should have had it engraved, it was on the bell and the binaurals. I ran across the Magna Fortis Metacardia and thought I'd give it a shot. I originally got the ULT2. It is very lightweight, but there is a little too much feedback from the tubing getting brushed or rubbed. probabyl because it's so lightweight, there is little insulation to protect the sound quality. I sent it back and received a Meatcardia LT.10. The sound quality of this scope is unbelievably loud and crisp. It is at least as good of sound quality as my Master Cardiology, and much louder. The dual bell headpiece makes for a more accurate assessment as far as I'm concerned, but I liked the Littmann style too. So that is a wash for me The tubing of the Magna Fortis isn't quite as nice as the Littmann, but it has held up well and the colors are a bit more vibrant. The eartips are more difficult to replace on the Magna Fortis, but they are more comfortable to me. And there are more options. I generally choose one size and firmness and stick with it, so also not a problem. on the Littmann, i tended to lose the earpieces, since I'm rather rough on my equipment. Teh quality of the headpieces are pretty much equal. They both have good weight, and finish is excellent. I liked the black finish much better on the Littmann, and the Magna Fortis only comes in a stainless steel type finish.. I prefer the diaphragm and "accessories" of the Littmann as well. But Magna Fortis seems to be a bit less expensive for replacement parts if you need any. They just aren't nearly as available as what you can get for any of the Littmann's Overall, I'd give a slight edge to the Magna Fortis, maybe a little because nobody else on the unit has one. Sound quality goes to the Metacardia Fit and finish Littmann Parts, definitely Littmann Given the chance to buy either one, I would be very satisfied with either one, and have been. I would however never have bought the Magna Fortis if I hadn't had my Littmann stolen. Now my scope NEVER is off my person except when I put it in my private locker Hopefully I have been some help to any Nurse looking for a new scope. if you have any further questions please feel free to ask. I am pretty unbiased between the 2 scopes, other than only having the Metacardia currently

I think this attitude is one of the areas Nurses need to reassess the way we look at ourselves. We are not lucky to have jobs. Our employers are lucky to have us. Jobs are out there, and they have difficulty filling positions in many cases. otherwise, there would be no need for Nursing pools. I truly feel we need to market ourselves as being more than "lucky to have a job". i've been hearing it more and more often. we're not auto workers or janitors. we are professionals. They can't just train someone to do our jobs in a couple weeks. I am grateful to have a job. but it's because it's a job I love. not because of the economy, or job market. if I decided to move on, there is no doubt in my mind I could have a new job within a day or two. (I think this may be my first post, so please don't think I'm always this militant)